Associates of the Sisters of Mercy - catholic lay organisation

Mercy Associates National Commission Meeting
Saturday 3rd September 2011

Bulletin No 1:

'Bullet Points' from the meeting.
  • National Commission / Team Members
  • Regional Days 2012
  • Celebration Booklet (Before and Beyond)
  • Website
  • Novena Prayers
  • International 'Good Cup of Tea Day' 11/11/11
    Via the M.I.A. (Mercy International Association)

NATIONAL COMMISSION/ TEAM MEMBERS
The National Commission is a body of Mercy Associates and Sisters who have responsibility for the Mercy Associate Movement (M.A.M.). They meet twice yearly to review all aspects of the M.A.M. especially its Spiritual Development.

TEAM MEMBERS:

Father Alan McLean (Chaplain)
SISTERS:
Patricia Bell, Mary McGrath, (Trustees)
Anne Marie Fitzgerald, Betty Larkin, Mary Gorman,
Angela Moroney, Bridie Stephens, Catherine Marie Walsh (Chaplain and Vice-Chair)

ASSOCIATES:
Marie Gray (Chair), May Raughter (Secretary),Monica Mills (Treasurer),
Tommy Mills, Doreen Guarneri, Marian Kennedy.

REGIONAL DAYS 2012

To further our Spiritual Development, 8 Regional Days are being planned for 2012. Venue and date details will follow in due course. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR THE DAYS' EVENT. Transport costs will be the responsibility of each group. New members will have the opportunity to make their commitment on these days. A months notice must be given to May Raughter killalamay@hotmial.com if you would like to be commissioned at the Regional Day.

CELEBRATION BOOKLET (Before and Beyond)

Well done and thank you for your contributions - almost 100%! It is hoped the booklet will be available by December 12th as we celebrate 180 years of Mercy commitment. Thank God for the life and works of Catherine McAuley.

WEBSITE
Our current 'caretaker' is Sister Angela Moroney (angelamoroney@aol.com ) Sister Angela will be pleased to receive any news or photographs from your group that you would like to see on the website.
NOVENA PRAYERS
Forthcoming Feast/Memorial days: Novena prayers will soon be available for us.
  • 24/9/11 Mercy Day Celebration (See Associate Prayer Book) Novena in preparation for Mercy Day
  • 11/11/11 170th Anniversary of Catherine's Death
  • 12/12/11 180th Anniversary of Founding of the Sisters of Mercy.
Let us pray well and never grow weary!
INTERNATIONAL 'GOOD CUP OF TEA' DAY 11/11/11

The Mercy International Association, (M.I.A.)(www.mercyworld.org/newscenter ) use their resources to respond to issues of Global poverty. To mark the 170th Anniversary of Catherine's Death, the M.I.A. is inviting us to take part in a sponsored cup of tea event. It is hoped as many groups/individuals as possible will 'get up and put the kettle on!' (and raise funds, of course!) Your donations will help the M.I.A. support its mission of keeping alive the founding spirit of Catherine among peoples of the world in need of God's compassion and Mercy.

Date of the next N.C. meeting is March 3rd 2012
M.A. Reminders!

Annual commitment renewal - - - have you made yours, yet?
It is customary to renew your associate commitment annually.

Group Funds - - - please remember, it is the responsibility of each group to decide which charity they would like to donate their funds.
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Links:
www.mercyworld.org

www.youthmercyassociates.org.uk
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